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[log in to unmask] wrote: > > On Tue, 21 Oct 1997 08:37:50 -0400, you wrote (in part): > > > I found this on a list for dietitians, but it clearly applies to PD: > > ************************************************************** > > > As we all know, it takes 1 calorie to heat 1 gram of > > water 1 degree centigrade. > > ... > Kathrynne - > > I'm sorry I have to ask, but this IS a joke, right? I mean, 5000 calories > is equivalent to 555 fat grams, which is over 1 pound, right? The author's > saying it's possible to lose a pound just by eating a serving of ice > cream??? Isn't the author talking about "true" calories in some places and > kilocalories in others? > > I apologize for being confused. Guess I'll blame my confusion on what I'm > taking for excellent deadpan delivery on your part. :) > > - Doug Dear Doug, Alas, this is indeed a joke on someone's part. Wish it were true..... And yes, kilocalories is the correct term. Best, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar and NUTRITION TOPICS copy-ready handouts http://www.dietetics.com/class/fivstar/ Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538